Nonprofit · EIN 47-0491162
COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES
Tax-exempt · LINCOLN, NE 68508
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $18,352,364 | $17,857,857 | $494,507 | $13,899,218 | $4,620,968 | $9,278,250 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $18,433,805 | $17,760,123 | $673,682 | $14,183,584 | $5,443,548 | $8,740,036 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $17,204,965 | $15,790,745 | $1,414,220 | $14,209,601 | $6,035,405 | $8,174,196 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $17,468,822
- of which government grants
- $14,365,122
- Program service revenue
- $885,505
- Investment income
- $27,790
- Net rental income
- -$101,872
- Other revenue
- -$29,753
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,027,357
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $372,314
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,925,228
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $12,133,186
- Professional fundraising fees
- $35,000
- Legal fees
- $16,631
- Accounting fees
- $72,953
- Occupancy
- $1,729,026
- Travel
- $181,083
- Depreciation
- $285,182
- Program services (functional)
- $15,018,291
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,640,849
- Fundraising (functional)
- $198,717
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,183,584
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,899,218
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,620,968
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,278,250
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,208,621
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,302,601
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,672,825
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,605,425
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$39,129
- Gross receipts
- $18,535,535
- Employees
- 217
- Volunteers
- 800
- Year formed
- 1965
- State of legal domicile
- NE
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER LOUGHMAN | CEO Officer | 40 | $161,885 | $44,596 |
| DEANNA BRILEY | CFO Officer | 40 | $129,379 | $31,898 |
| JILL BOMBERGER | DIRECTOR OF EARLY HEAD START Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,557 | $23,969 |
| MICHELLE MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM IMPACT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,984 | $20,876 |
| PAMELA BENNER | HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,695 | $20,747 |
| ERIN MAURO | EDUCATION AND DISABILITIES COORDINATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,230 | $34,896 |
| JANELLE MAYBEE | HS ENROLLMENT AND COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,123 | $35,707 |
| LISA HALE | PRESIDENT (THRU DEC 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRODEY WEBER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE SUAREZ | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRANT BUCKLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORENE BARTOS | SECRETARY (THRU DEC 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS MARVIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTY ARFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY BACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARTA BOUCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANET CHUNG | DIRECTOR (THRU DEC 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GINA EGENBERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TANYA ENCALADA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARL ESKRIDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANA JELAVIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY JENSEN | DIRECTOR (THRU DEC 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE LIBAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID LUX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THUY NGOC HO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KELLEY PORTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEELI RABAGO | DIRECTOR (THRU DEC 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER LOUGHMAN | CEO Officer | 40 | $150,525 | $27,368 |
| DEANNA BRILEY | CFO Officer | 40 | $129,113 | $22,174 |
| JILL BOMBERGER | DIRECTOR OF HEAD START Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,416 | $23,179 |
| MICHELLE MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM IMPACT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,027 | $18,082 |
| PAMELA BENNER | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,812 | $17,908 |
| LISA HALE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRODEY WEBER | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORENE BARTOS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRANT BUCKLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY BACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET CHUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANYA ENCALADA CRUZ | DIRECTOR (THRU DECEMBER 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARL ESKRIDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANA JELAVIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY JENSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT LARSON | DIRECTOR (THRU DECEMBER 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE LIBAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID LUX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE MARVIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THUY NGOC HO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEELI RABAGO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE SUAREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAYLEN VELLA | DIRECTOR (THRU DECEMBER 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER LOUGHMAN | CEO Officer | 40 | $137,555 | $31,722 |
| DEANNA BRILEY | CFO Officer | 40 | $117,088 | $21,425 |
| JILL BOMBERGER | DIRECTOR OF HEAD START Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,165 | $21,135 |
| PAMELA BENNER | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,694 | $17,297 |
| MICHELLE MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM IMPACT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,825 | $17,143 |
| LISA HALE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRODEY WEBER | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY ULMER | SECRETARY (THRU NOVEMBER 2022) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORENE BARTOS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRANT BUCKLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY BACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANYA ENCALADA CRUZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET CHUNG | DIRECTOR (THRU JANUARY 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARL ESKRIDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANA JELAVIC | DIRECTOR (THRU OCTOBER 2022) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY JENSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT LARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE LIBAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID LUX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE MARVIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARLA STYLES | DIRECTOR (THRU DECEMBER 2022) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAYLEN VELLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 210 O ST, LINCOLN, NE 68508-2322
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HEATHER LOUGHMAN, 210 O STREET, LINCOLN, NE 68508
- Signed the 990
- HEATHER LOUGHMAN, CEO
- Phone
- (402) 471-4515
- Return prepared by
- WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC
Mission
WE PARTNER WITH OUR COMMUNITY IN FEARLESS PURSUIT OF ANTI-POVERTY SOLUTIONS SO WE ALL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE WELL.
Program accomplishments
- CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT:COMMUNITY ACTION PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN (AGES BIRTH TO FIVE) AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH EARLY HEAD START AND HEAD START PROGRAMS. PROGRAMS FOCUS ON READINESS - CHILDREN READY FOR SCHOOL, FAMILIES READY TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT, AND SCHOOLS READY TO PREPARE THE CHILDREN WHO WALK THROUGH THEIR DOORS TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL. PROGRAMS ENSURE THAT OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN RECEIVE THE COGNITIVE, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND LINGUISTIC INTERVENTIONS THEY NEED TO BE READY FOR KINDERGARTEN AND EXTEND BEYOND THE CHILD TO SERVE THE WHOLE FAMILY. OUR EDUCATORS AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT STAFF PROVIDE ONGOING SUPPORT TO PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO EMPOWER THEM TO SET GOALS, MOVE TOWARD GREATER ECONOMIC STABILITY, AND PREPARE THEM TO BE THEIR CHILD'S FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT TEACHER. ADDITIONALLY, OUR FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM WORKS ALONGSIDE OUR EARLY HEAD START AND HEAD START PROGRAMS TO ENSURE CHILDREN RECEIVE THE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORTS NECESSARY TO DEVELOP TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, 638 CHILDREN WERE SERVED THROUGH EARLY HEAD START AND HEAD START PROGRAMS.Expenses $9,937,114 · grants $11,831 · revenue $279,223
- COMMUNITY SERVICES:COMMUNITY ACTION'S VISION FOR A HEALTHY, VIBRANT, AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY MOTIVATES US TO OFFER NUMEROUS VITAL SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. AMONG THESE SERVICES IS LANGUAGELINC, A PROFESSIONAL INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION SERVICE AND OUR GATHERING PLACE SOUP KITCHEN, WHICH PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS EVENING MEALS 7 NIGHTS PER WEEK. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE GATHERING PLACE SERVED 55,330 MEALS WITH 99% OF THOSE MEALS CONTAINING FRESH CONTENT.Expenses $1,988,404 · grants $156,191 · revenue $606,282
- FINANCIAL AND FAMILY WELL-BEING:COMMUNITY ACTION'S FINANCIAL AND FAMILY WELL-BEING PROGRAMS ARE GEARED TOWARD INCREASING FINANCIAL STABILITY OF LOW- TO MODERATE-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. OUR FREE TO SAVE PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL EDUCATION PAIRED WITH 4:1 MATCHED SAVINGS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A HOME, POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, VEHICLE, OR SMALL BUSINESS START-UP/EXPANSION. OUR LINCOLN COMMUNITY RESPONSE PROGRAM SUPPORTS AND LINKS FAMILIES TO RESOURCES TO PREVENT ENTRY INTO THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM. THE WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM IDENTIFIES AREAS OF ENERGY INEFFICIENCY IN LOW- TO MODERATE-INCOME HOMES AND PROVIDES SERVICES (WHICH MAY INCLUDE FURNACE TUNE-UPS, WINDOW/DOOR CAULKING, AND INSULATION) TO REMEDIATE. SERVICES PROVIDED RESULT IN DECREASED UTILITY BURDENS AND IMPROVED HOUSING STOCK. JUST TO NAME A FEW OUTCOMES ACHIEVED IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, 182 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN PROGRAMMING TO IMPROVE FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE AND 31 PURCHASED AN ASSET TO IMPROVE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL WELL-BEING.Expenses $1,590,268 · grants $240,965
- HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION:COMMUNITY ACTION'S HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION PROGRAMS ENSURE HOUSING STABILITY AND PREVENT HOMELESSNESS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY SERVICES, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, AND TENANT SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAMS. OUR EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH RENT FOR THOSE WITH AN EVICTION NOTICE, UTILITIES FOR THOSE WHO HAVE RECEIVED A DISCONNECT NOTICE, AND DEPOSITS FOR THOSE TRANSITIONING OUT OF HOMELESSNESS. OUR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM TRANSITIONS FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS INTO PERMANENT HOUSING AND PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT FOR UP TO TWO YEARS TO SUPPORT MOVEMENT TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY. OUR TENANT SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES TENANT/LANDLORD EDUCATION AND MEDIATION WITH A GOAL OF EVICTION PREVENTION. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, 4,820 INDIVIDUALS WERE SUPPORTED IN AVOIDING HOMELESSNESS THROUGH THE RECEIPT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH RENT AND UTILITIES.Expenses $1,502,505 · grants $618,370
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-0491162
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1966
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,899,218
- Income (IRS master file)
- $18,535,535
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $18,352,364 | $17,857,857 | $13,899,218 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $18,433,805 | $17,760,123 | $14,183,584 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $17,204,965 | $15,790,745 | $14,209,601 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $17,920,419 | $16,510,403 | $12,894,392 | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 47-0491162).
Questions about COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES
- What is the EIN of COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES is 47-0491162.
- Is COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
- Are donations to COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names HEATHER LOUGHMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 27 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $161,885 (HEATHER LOUGHMAN, CEO).
- How much revenue does COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $18,352,364, expenses of $17,857,857 and total assets of $13,899,218 at year end.
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